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The APEM Panel Switches IRP3S472 is a robust, microswitch-based autoswitch designed for industrial applications. Featuring IP67 sealing, tactile feedback, and a flat round actuator for optional marking, this switch delivers reliable operation in harsh environments with a 1,000,000-cycle mechanical life and up to 5 A current rating. Ideal for demanding electrical systems requiring high durability and environmental resilience.
The APEM Panel Switches IRP3S472 is a high-reliability microswitch autoswitch engineered for industrial use, combining exceptional environmental resilience with precise mechanical performance. With IP67 protection against dust and water immersion, this switch maintains consistent operation in challenging conditions such as salt spray exposure (IEC 512-6, test 11f). Its tactile feedback ensures immediate user confirmation during operation, while the flat round actuator design supports optional marking for enhanced identification. The switch delivers a mechanical life of 1,000,000 cycles and handles up to 5 A with 250 VAC, making it suitable for critical applications where durability and safety are paramount.
The IRP3S472 features IP67 protection, ensuring complete dust tightness and immersion resistance up to 1 meter of water. This rating meets IEC 60529 standards and withstands salt spray exposure (IEC 512-6, test 11f), making it ideal for marine, outdoor, or industrial environments where harsh conditions are common. The switch operates reliably across a wide temperature range (-20°C to +85°C), ensuring consistent performance in extreme climates.
Designed for high-reliability applications, the IRP3S472 delivers robust electrical characteristics including a dielectric strength of 750 Vrms between terminals and 2,000 Vrms between terminals and frame. It supports up to 5 A with 250 VAC, providing sufficient current capacity for most industrial loads while maintaining a low initial contact resistance of 100 mΩ max. The switch also features a high insulation resistance of 1 GΩ min. at 500 VDC, ensuring safe and stable electrical operation.
With a total travel of 1.6 mm (±0.3 mm typical) and an operating force of 2 N, the IRP3S472 offers precise mechanical action and smooth operation. The switch is engineered for 1,000,000 cycles of mechanical use, ensuring long-term reliability in high-traffic applications. Its flat round actuator design allows for optional marking, enhancing usability in complex control panels.
The IRP3S472 is suitable for industrial control panels, machinery, and automation systems where environmental resilience and precise switching are critical. Its tactile feedback and IP67 rating make it ideal for applications involving high vibration, moisture, or salt exposure, such as marine equipment, outdoor machinery, and industrial processes requiring uninterrupted operation.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Insulation resistance | 1 GΩ min. at 500 VDC |
| sealing | IP67 according to IEC 60529 Salt spray: IEC 512-6, test 11f |
| Panel thickness | 3 mm (.118) max. |
| Total travel | 1.6 mm (.062) +/- 0.3 mm Typical |
| operating force | 4 N +/- 2 N Mechanical life: 1,000,000 cycles |
| Torque | 0.8 Nm max. applied to nut Soldering: 320 °C max. for 3 sec. Soldering: 320 °C max. for 3 sec. Microswitch technology up to 5 A Tactile feedback Sealed to IP67 Flat round actuator for optional marking Tactile feedback Se |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to +85 °C (-40 °F to 185 °F) Salt spray: IEC 512-6, test 11f |
| Max. current/voltage rating with resistive load | 5 A 250 VAC, 50,000 cycles (function 7)5 A 250 VAC, 25,000 cycles (function 8) |
| Electrical Functions | Normally Open (NO) |
The APEMPanel Switches IRP3S472 is presented using the documented product characteristics available for this model.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Insulation resistance | 1 GΩ min. at 500 VDC |
| sealing | IP67 according to IEC 60529 Salt spray: IEC 512-6, test 11f |
| Panel thickness | 3 mm (.118) max. |
| Total travel | 1.6 mm (.062) +/- 0.3 mm Typical |
| operating force | 4 N +/- 2 N Mechanical life: 1,000,000 cycles |
| Torque | 0.8 Nm max. applied to nut Soldering: 320 °C max. for 3 sec. Soldering: 320 °C max. for 3 sec. Microswitch technology up to 5 A Tactile feedback Sealed to IP67 Flat round actuator for optional marking Tactile feedback Se |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to +85 °C (-40 °F to 185 °F) Salt spray: IEC 512-6, test 11f |
| Max. current/voltage rating with resistive load | 5 A 250 VAC, 50,000 cycles (function 7)5 A 250 VAC, 25,000 cycles (function 8) |
| Electrical Functions | Normally Open (NO) |
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